not … a thing
5. the best thing would be … 最好的办法是…
- I think the best thing would be to leave. 我认为最好的办法是离开。
6. (when giving examples) 等等；之类
- You can spot them easily because of their short haircuts and things. 由于短发之类的特征, 你很容易就能认出他们。
7. (used after adjective) (常用于形容词之后)事
- It is a terrible thing to doubt someone you have trusted all your life. 怀疑一个你信任了一辈子的人, 这是一件可怕的事。
- To be a parent is a terribly difficult thing. 为人父母是件非常难的事情。
8. not … a thing
(nothing) 什么也没有
- He didn't do a thing to help me. 他什么都没帮我。
- Don't you worry about a thing. 你什么都别担心。
9. a thing or one thing
(something) 某物；某事
- Getting drunk is a thing all young men do. 喝醉酒这种事所有年轻男人都会有。
10. (person, animal) (用于指人或动物, 表示同情、蔑视等)东西, 家伙
- She's a sweet little thing. 她是一个可爱的小东西。
- You're a clever little thing. 你是个聪明的小家伙。
- You poor thing! 你这可怜的家伙！
- You lucky thing! 你这幸运的家伙！
11. <口> (contemptuous) (表示蔑视或愤怒)东西, 玩意儿
- Turn that thing off! 把那玩意儿关掉！
12. (thought, statement) 想法；话
- Eddie said a funny thing to me. 埃迪对我讲了一句古怪的话。
13. <文> (alien) 非人生物；外星人
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not … a thing
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